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A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper has a withering line in self-deprecation, his son Daniel is a soldier in Iraq, and Lister's old friend Wolfman is stuck in an old people's home and hating every minute of it.

published:16 Dec 2011

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The Libertines' surprise appearance during Peter's solo gig at Hackney Empire, London 20/05/2016 - WATCH THE VIDEO IN HD!
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ATV bought the theatre to use as studios in the 1950s, and shows such as Take Your Pick and Oh, Boy! were broadcast live. Certain episodes of Opportunity Knocks were also filmed at the theatre. Some scenes from Emergency - Ward 10 were also filmed there. From 1963 to 1984 the theatre was used by the Mecca Organisation as a bingo hall.

In 1984, Mecca found the building too expensive to maintain as a bingo hall, and it was offered to C.A.S.T, a satirical touring theatre group, headed by Claire and Roland Muldoon, as a London base. They also mounted successful variety nights headlined by a new breed of alternative comedy acts, such as Ben Elton, Dawn French, and Jennifer Saunders.

Aside from the more formal usage, the term "empire" can also be used to refer to a large-scale business enterprise (e.g. a transnational corporation), a political organisation controlled by a single individual (a political boss) or a group (political bosses). The term "empire" is associated with other words such as imperialism, colonialism, and globalization. Empire is often used to describe a displeasure to overpowering situations. The effects of imperialism exist throughout the world today.

An imperial political structure can be established and maintained in two ways: (i) as a territorial empire of direct conquest and control with force or (ii) as a coercive, hegemonic empire of indirect conquest and control with power. The former method provides greater tribute and direct political control, yet limits further expansion because it absorbs military forces to fixed garrisons. The latter method provides less tribute and indirect control, but avails military forces for further expansion. Territorial empires (e.g., the Mongol Empire and Median Empire) tend to be contiguous areas. The term, on occasion, has been applied to maritime empires or thalassocracies, (e.g., the Athenian and British empires) with looser structures and more scattered territories. Empires are usually larger than kingdoms.

The band gained some notoriety in the early 2000s. Although their mainstream success was initially limited, their profile soon grew, culminating in a No.2 single and No.1 album on the UK Charts. In December 2004, their self-titled second album was voted the second best album of the year by NME magazine. The first two of their full-length LPs were produced by Mick Jones, of the British punk bandThe Clash.

In spite of their critical and commercial success, the band's music was often eclipsed by its internal conflicts, stemming from Doherty's addictions to crack cocaine and heroin, which eventually led to the breakup of the band. Doherty has since stated that the breakup of the band was due to relationship difficulties between Barât and himself that were not related to his drug addictions. The members of The Libertines went on to form new bands with varying degrees of success.

Peter Doherty - Oily Boker Live @ Hackney Empire

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1:01:20

Florence and the Machine LIVE at Hackney Empire 2011 OFFICIAL HD Director's Cut

Florence and the Machine LIVE at Hackney Empire 2011 OFFICIAL HD Director's Cut

Florence and the Machine LIVE at Hackney Empire 2011 OFFICIAL HD Director's Cut

Lenny Henry Live At The Hackney Empire - So Much Things To Say.

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper has a withering line in self-deprecation, his son Daniel is a soldier in Iraq, and Lister's old friend Wolfman is stuck in an old people's home and hating every minute of it.

5:11

Peter Doherty & The Libertines - Gunga Din Live @ Hackney Empire

Peter Doherty & The Libertines - Gunga Din Live @ Hackney Empire

Peter Doherty & The Libertines - Gunga Din Live @ Hackney Empire

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Jamie T - On The Green (Hackney Empire Live) 12 June

Peter Doherty & The Libertines - The Good Old Days Live @ Hackney Empire

Peter Doherty & The Libertines - The Good Old Days Live @ Hackney Empire

Peter Doherty & The Libertines - The Good Old Days Live @ Hackney Empire

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Julius Agwu - Crack Ya Ribs [Live in London @ Hackney Empire]

Peter Doherty & The Libertines - Don't Look Back Into The Sun Live @ Hackney Empire

Peter Doherty & The Libertines - Don't Look Back Into The Sun Live @ Hackney Empire

Peter Doherty & The Libertines - Don't Look Back Into The Sun Live @ Hackney Empire

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Aatif Nawaz Live @ Marie Lloyd, Hackney Empire

The Last Shadow Puppets - Calm Like You live @ Hackney Empire (London UK)

The Last Shadow Puppets - Calm Like You live @ Hackney Empire (London UK)

The Last Shadow Puppets - Calm Like You live @ Hackney Empire (London UK)

3:30

The April Rainers - Intercity 125 (live at Hackney Empire)

The April Rainers - Intercity 125 (live at Hackney Empire)

The April Rainers - Intercity 125 (live at Hackney Empire)

So happy I finally got the chance to see John's new band The April Rainers live. :-) They certainly lived up to my expectations. Really good melodies and John's got a great voice. Recorded live @ Hackney Empire, London on 20/05/2016.

Peter Doherty - Oily Boker Live @ Hackney Empire

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published: 20 May 2016

Florence and the Machine LIVE at Hackney Empire 2011 OFFICIAL HD Director's Cut

Lenny Henry Live At The Hackney Empire - So Much Things To Say.

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper has a withering line in self-deprecation, his son Daniel is a soldier in Iraq, and Lister's old friend Wolfman is stuck in an old people's home and hating every minute of it.

published: 16 Dec 2011

Peter Doherty & The Libertines - Gunga Din Live @ Hackney Empire

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Jamie T - On The Green (Hackney Empire Live) 12 June

published: 14 Jun 2015

Peter Doherty & The Libertines - The Good Old Days Live @ Hackney Empire

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Julius Agwu - Crack Ya Ribs [Live in London @ Hackney Empire]

Peter Doherty & The Libertines - Don't Look Back Into The Sun Live @ Hackney Empire

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Aatif Nawaz Live @ Marie Lloyd, Hackney Empire

The Last Shadow Puppets - Calm Like You live @ Hackney Empire (London UK)

published: 01 Apr 2016

The April Rainers - Intercity 125 (live at Hackney Empire)

So happy I finally got the chance to see John's new band The April Rainers live. :-) They certainly lived up to my expectations. Really good melodies and John's got a great voice. Recorded live @ Hackney Empire, London on 20/05/2016.

Live at Hackney Empire, London - with Drew McConnell, Miki Beavis, Katia de Vidas, Stefany Kaberian, and Rafa. 19/05/2016 - WATCH THE VIDEO IN HD!
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published:20 May 2016

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Florence and the Machine LIVE at Hackney Empire 2011 OFFICIAL HD Director's Cut

Lenny Henry Live At The Hackney Empire - So Much Things To Say.

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper h...

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper has a withering line in self-deprecation, his son Daniel is a soldier in Iraq, and Lister's old friend Wolfman is stuck in an old people's home and hating every minute of it.

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper has a withering line in self-deprecation, his son Daniel is a soldier in Iraq, and Lister's old friend Wolfman is stuck in an old people's home and hating every minute of it.

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The April Rainers - Intercity 125 (live at Hackney Empire)

So happy I finally got the chance to see John's new band The April Rainers live. :-) They certainly lived up to my expectations. Really good melodies and John's...

So happy I finally got the chance to see John's new band The April Rainers live. :-) They certainly lived up to my expectations. Really good melodies and John's got a great voice. Recorded live @ Hackney Empire, London on 20/05/2016.

So happy I finally got the chance to see John's new band The April Rainers live. :-) They certainly lived up to my expectations. Really good melodies and John's got a great voice. Recorded live @ Hackney Empire, London on 20/05/2016.

Florence and the Machine LIVE at Hackney Empire 2011 OFFICIAL HD Director's Cut

Lenny Henry Live At The Hackney Empire - So Much Things To Say.

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper has a withering line in self-deprecation, his son Daniel is a soldier in Iraq, and Lister's old friend Wolfman is stuck in an old people's home and hating every minute of it.

Hackney Live Lounge - September 2017

HackneyLive Lounge is a live stream project by Rising Tide and Hackney Live that showcased local emerging young artists aged 16 to 19 to an online audience on Friday 29th September.
The performances were the results of a week of activities that included an artist masterclass by Mercury nominated artist TY and a social media master class by local ‘university for street entrepreneurs’ UrbanMBA.
Hackney Live Lounge continues the ethos to help emerging artists to extend their reach to new audiences and deepen their relationships with their fan-base.
The event was streamed live via all key social media platforms, and offers viewers the chance to interact with the show. The format will be understated, conveying a feeling of having your own personal concert in your living room.
All artists ...

Lenny Henry Live At The Hackney Empire - So Much Things To Say.

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper h...

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper has a withering line in self-deprecation, his son Daniel is a soldier in Iraq, and Lister's old friend Wolfman is stuck in an old people's home and hating every minute of it.

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper has a withering line in self-deprecation, his son Daniel is a soldier in Iraq, and Lister's old friend Wolfman is stuck in an old people's home and hating every minute of it.

HackneyLive Lounge is a live stream project by Rising Tide and Hackney Live that showcased local emerging young artists aged 16 to 19 to an online audience on Friday 29th September.
The performances were the results of a week of activities that included an artist masterclass by Mercury nominated artist TY and a social media master class by local ‘university for street entrepreneurs’ UrbanMBA.
Hackney Live Lounge continues the ethos to help emerging artists to extend their reach to new audiences and deepen their relationships with their fan-base.
The event was streamed live via all key social media platforms, and offers viewers the chance to interact with the show. The format will be understated, conveying a feeling of having your own personal concert in your living room.
All artists are from the local Hackney area and range from soulful soloists to experimental electronica. Hackney MusicService and Hackney Empire have also given additional artistic support.
Hackney Live Lounge is funded by Hackney Council and is part of the DiscoverYoung Hackney 2017 youth arts festival.

HackneyLive Lounge is a live stream project by Rising Tide and Hackney Live that showcased local emerging young artists aged 16 to 19 to an online audience on Friday 29th September.
The performances were the results of a week of activities that included an artist masterclass by Mercury nominated artist TY and a social media master class by local ‘university for street entrepreneurs’ UrbanMBA.
Hackney Live Lounge continues the ethos to help emerging artists to extend their reach to new audiences and deepen their relationships with their fan-base.
The event was streamed live via all key social media platforms, and offers viewers the chance to interact with the show. The format will be understated, conveying a feeling of having your own personal concert in your living room.
All artists are from the local Hackney area and range from soulful soloists to experimental electronica. Hackney MusicService and Hackney Empire have also given additional artistic support.
Hackney Live Lounge is funded by Hackney Council and is part of the DiscoverYoung Hackney 2017 youth arts festival.

Peter Doherty - Oily Boker Live @ Hackney Empire

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1:01:20

Florence and the Machine LIVE at Hackney Empire 2011 OFFICIAL HD Director's Cut

Florence and the Machine LIVE at Hackney Empire 2011 OFFICIAL HD Director's Cut

Lenny Henry Live At The Hackney Empire - So Much Things To Say.

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper has a withering line in self-deprecation, his son Daniel is a soldier in Iraq, and Lister's old friend Wolfman is stuck in an old people's home and hating every minute of it.

5:11

Peter Doherty & The Libertines - Gunga Din Live @ Hackney Empire

The Libertines' surprise appearance during Peter's solo gig at Hackney Empire, London 20/0...

Peter Doherty & The Libertines - Gunga Din Live @ Hackney Empire

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Peter Doherty & The Libertines - The Good Old Days Live @ Hackney Empire

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Lenny Henry Live At The Hackney Empire - So Much Things To Say.

A one man show juxtaposing Tony Blair's reaction to the Iraq war with the reactions of an Anglo-Caribbean family living in Willesden. Mr Lister the shopkeeper has a withering line in self-deprecation, his son Daniel is a soldier in Iraq, and Lister's old friend Wolfman is stuck in an old people's home and hating every minute of it.

25:41

Prog Review 405 - Live at the Hackney Empire - King Crimson

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Hackney Live Lounge - September 2017

HackneyLive Lounge is a live stream project by Rising Tide and Hackney Live that showcased local emerging young artists aged 16 to 19 to an online audience on Friday 29th September.
The performances were the results of a week of activities that included an artist masterclass by Mercury nominated artist TY and a social media master class by local ‘university for street entrepreneurs’ UrbanMBA.
Hackney Live Lounge continues the ethos to help emerging artists to extend their reach to new audiences and deepen their relationships with their fan-base.
The event was streamed live via all key social media platforms, and offers viewers the chance to interact with the show. The format will be understated, conveying a feeling of having your own personal concert in your living room.
All artists are from the local Hackney area and range from soulful soloists to experimental electronica. Hackney MusicService and Hackney Empire have also given additional artistic support.
Hackney Live Lounge is funded by Hackney Council and is part of the DiscoverYoung Hackney 2017 youth arts festival.

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LIVE FINALS - Time2Shine 2014 (Season 4) (Part 10)

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) -- Ethiopia's defense minister on Saturday ruled out a military takeover a day after the East African nation declared a new state of emergency amid the worst anti-government protests in a quarter-century ... He also ruled out a transitional government ... A stampede at a religious event southeast of the capital, Addis Ababa, that month claimed the lives of several dozen people ... Learn more about our and . ....

In August 2016, a research plane was able to observe something strange in the atmosphere above Alaska's Aleutian Islands, lingering aerosol particle that was enriched with the same kind of uranium used in nuclear fuel and bombs, according to Gizmodo. The observation was the first time that scientists detected a particle free-floating in the atmosphere in over 20 years of plane-based observations ... ... -WN.com, Maureen Foody....

One day in August 1995 a man called Foutanga Babani Sissoko walked into the head office of the Dubai Islamic Bank and asked for a loan to buy a car ... Then there was silence ... In 1998 I was living in Dubai, and I heard rumours that the bank was in trouble ... I also heard that he could be found living near his native village, Dabia, which had given its name to Sissoko's short-lived airline, near Mali's border with Guinea and Senegal ... ....

MEXICOCITY. A strong earthquake shook southern and central Mexico Friday, causing panic less than six months after two devastating quakes that killed hundreds of people. No buildings collapsed, according to early reports. But two towns near the epicenter, in the southern state of Oaxaca, reported damage and state authorities said they had opened emergency shelters ... It was also felt in the states of Guerrero, Puebla and Michoacan ... AFP ... ....

Mexico City – A military helicopter carrying officials assessing damage from a powerful earthquake crashed Friday in southern Mexico, killing 13 people and injuring 15, all of them on the ground. The Oaxaca state prosecutor’s office said in a statement that five women, four men and three children were killed at the crash site and another person died later at the hospital ...Alejandro Murat, neither of whom had serious injuries ... The U.S ... ....

With city governments under pressure to provide more housing and work spaces, people can end up living and working in poorly designed or low quality buildings ... baths throughout the empire to keep the population in good health....

The cenotaph belongs to a person named Zorawar Singh Kahluria, a warrior in Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s army who spread the Sikh empire to the east – into Leh, Ladakh and parts of western Tibet! In fact, a fort still stands in the cold and barren desert of Leh – built by Zorawar Singh in 1836 and manned by his commander MehtaBasti Ram ... The gates were slowly being opened for the BritishEmpire....

Yet another part records general information about the Ottoman empire and the Sur empire... The Sur and Mughalempires are discussed next. However, the contributions of their monarchs and kings are unfolded mostly in the context of the Indian subcontinent and the reader would be hard put to find any sizeable discussion regarding the role of these empires in ‘the emergence of Afghanistan as a Muslim homeland’....